 A Chultun is a completely unremarkable construction from the outside, appearing as little more than a funnel of plastered aprons that lead into a deep dark pit. For the local residents however, this 'pit' serves as a valuable fresh water store - particularly so in areas where no rivers or cenotes are on hand to provide an unending supply.
貯水坑穴外觀頗為怪異，為類似漏斗形的護板，內部通向黝黑坑穴。然而對城邑居民而言，這個坑穴卻是極為珍貴的潔淨水源，特別對遠離沼澤河流，無法得到持續供水的地區，更不啻價值連城。 |
Observatory 觀星石屋
